Announcements for Sunday, October 25, 2020
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost- 10 AM
October 22 - Sunday Morning Prayer - 10 AM
Download the 10 AM Morning Prayer Order of Worship
- - October 25 Morning Worship
Here is the link information for worship, Morning Chat and Vestry meetings:
https://zoom.us/j/242193825?pwd=RkVySjRVcEZIL2Y1cHhQdk8xcFhaUT09
If you are dialing in by phone use the following information: 1-929-205-6099 and enter code 242193825#. Then another #. And then the password: 920290
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The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Mountain
A link to the Diocesan Newsletter:
Readings from the Lectionary
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
Matthew 22:34-46
Who’s Who Sunday
Exodus – Bruce Lather
Matthew – Barb Lather
Psalm and Prayers – Bev Barton
Responder – Elizabeth Higgins
Scott’s Schedule
October 26 – Online Morning Chat 8:30; Office Hours, 9-12; Online Bible Study, 7 pm
October 27 – Online Morning Chat 8:30; Online Vermont Area Episcopal Clergy ‘Breakfast,’ 8:45 am;
Weekly Council 2:30-3:30 pm; Online Evening Prayer, 7 pm
October 28 – Online Morning Chat 8:30; Online Diocesan Clergy Meeting, 4 pm
October 29 - Online Morning Chat 8:30; Office Hours, 9-12; Online Evening Prayer, 7 pm
October 30 – Sabbath Day
October 31 – Online Diocesan Convention
Upcoming Events
October 23 – St. Paul’s Online Movie Night
October 30 – Diocesan Convention
October 31 – Staying Connected to the Light Outdoor Worship (NH and VT)
November 1 – All Saints’ Day
November 2 – Vestry Meeting at 5:30
November 17 – Vestry Meeting at 6:30
November 30 or December 7? – Vestry Meeting at 5:30
December 15 – Vestry Meeting at 6:30
St. Paul’s Vestry: Bev Barton (’21), Senior Warden; Greg Taylor (’22), Junior Warden; Dick Davis (’21); Geri Williams (’21); Holly Hall (’22) and Virginia Umland (’22); Jeff Wilcox (’23); Molly Castaldo (’23); Andrew Pillsbury (’23)
Please send event and announcements to announcements.spc@gmail.com
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Prayer Requests for Sunday October 25, 2020
For the Church: Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our presiding bishop; Shannon, our bishop; Scott, our priest; the ministry of Shannon, our 11th bishop; St. Mary’s in the Mountains Church, Wilmington; Pray for the Church in Wales.
For those bearing the responsibility of leadership: especially Donald our president, Phil and Chris our governors, our legislators and judges, those doing the work of governance, and for a fair and ethical election process.
For those serving in the Armed Forces: Josh, Ben, Grant, Jesse, Isaac
For victims of every cruelty: for the exploited and their exploiters; for the fearful and threatened; for those committing acts of destruction and terror, that their hearts may be turned to peace.
For those asking for our prayers: Karen Smith; Mary Corrigan; Jason; Kim and family; Emma, Andrew, and baby; Bambi; Sue and family; Hazel Burton Gray; Archer David; everyone affected by COVID-19 in any way, and for safe re-openings; our godchildren in India; Jocelyn, and the entire LAMB community; all refugees; the hungry and the isolated; the poor and the oppressed; the unemployed and those worried about their employment; the homeless and the destitute; prisoners and captives; everyone touched by violence and those who protect us from it; the safety of first responders, and all who are affected by natural disasters and disease around the world.
For those who have died:
In thanksgiving: for this parish family and our continuing good health; for our vestry and their hard work; for all God’s blessings around us; for children and grandchildren; for missing children returned to their homes; for the gift of faith and the hope of peace; for the ability to worship together from home and as we reopen; for everyone going out of their way to help others.
Please send prayer requests to spcvtprayers@gmail.com
Making a Prayer Request there are changes to the procedure – please read carefully - Requests for prayer should be emailed to spcvtprayers@gmail.com. This way both Jenny and Paula can keep track of requests and make sure they are added to the announcements prayer list. CONFIDENTIAL prayer requests should be emailed to Paula Stevens at paulajstevens@aol.com or call her at 802 296-3123. Confidential requests will be shared with the prayer ministry members only.
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Announcements:
Pledge Reminder - Thank you if you have already sent in your pledge. If you have not already done so, please send it in as soon as possible. Knowing the total amount pledged is crucial for our 2021 budget planning.
October 23 – Online Movie Night – Friday, October 23 –6:30 PM - we will be watching Sleepless in Seattle – bring your own popcorn, relax and enjoy the movie! Use the normal worship link.
October 28 – Final day to submit names for Sunday - November 1, All Saints’ Day – all when we remember all who have died. If you would like to have your loved ones listed in the announcements please send names to Jenny in the Parish Office (stpaulsvt@gmail.com ) please submit names by Wednesday, October 28.
October 30 - Staying connected to the light while walking through the dark
As we move towards shorter days, colder weather, political uncertainty, and Covid-19 driven physical distancing, finding a way to connect, encourage one another, and maintain a sense of hope and possibilities feels more important than ever. A small group of us at St. Paul's has been working on a creative way to do this safely in person and soon, before the weather gets bad.
Due to travel restrictions between Vermont and New Hampshire, and since we cannot gather indoors, we are planning two outdoor gatherings, one at St. Paul’s, and the other at Jeff and Jill’s home in Lebanon. Both to be held on Friday, October 30th, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, weather permitting. (Jeff Wilcox and Jill Fisher, 30 Hough Street, Lebanon, NH 03766)
The gatherings will be focused around a fire, with the theme of sharing together what helps us to stay in touch with faith, hope, and the light within. We invite you to bring a poem, a quote, a scripture reading, a thought, or experience to share on that theme. Also, you are invited to write what weighs you down or gets in the way of your own connection to God, hope, light, and a sense of possibilities when times get tough. We will have an opportunity to add these notes to the fire to lift them up.
With a mix of silence, sharing reflections, and burning our obstacles, our hope is that this time of togetherness will be heartening, and provide a memory that we can draw on in the trying times ahead.
Come if you feel well and dress warmly,
Wear a mask and bring a chair, if desired,
Bring a reflection to share,
Write on a card something you would like to let go of,
Or just come and be together!
Vermont Contacts
Holly Hall, (802) 359-3018
Virginia Umland, (802) 353-8501
New Hampshire Contacts
Jill Fisher, (603) 558-1550
Andrew Pillsbury, (603) 252 9848
Marge White, (603) 443-7694
Advent and Christmas Planning – I am currently planning Advent and Christmas worship opportunities. If you have special hymns or music, ‘traditions’ or the like that make Advent and/or Christmas meaningful for you, please share those ideas with me. (spcrector2gmail.com). I hope to have plans finalized by November 1. Thanks, Scott
Prayers to Uphold Us:
Thank you to those who have shared prayers with me for our weekly announcements. I
will continue to send in two to three prayers week. Please a send prayers to Holly Hall, hchall50@gmail.com ,802 295 9095
'I VOW to myself and to each of you:
To commit myself daily to the healing of our world and to welfare of all beings.
To live on Earth more lightly and less violently in the food, products, and energy I
consume.
To draw strength and guidance from the living Earth, the ancestors, the future
generations, and my sisters and brothers of all species.
To support others in our work for the world and to ask for help when I need it.
To pursue a daily practice that clarifies my mind, strengthens my heart, and supports
me in observing these vows.' by Joanna Macy
'I trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all
the ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths.' Proverb 3: 5,6
Created Centering Prayer
'Hear God's WORD.
Feel God's PRESENCE.
Feel God's LOVE'.
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